Rumi Desenli İznik Çinisi Karo Colour:Lacivert zeminli The signature colors of Seljuk

The signature colors of Seljuk tiles

positioned within an arch-shaped frame

is an ancient Turkish motif with roots in Central Asia

The meticulously crafted motifs showcase the elegance of ceramic art and its historical details

Rumi Desenli İznik Çinisi Karo Colour:Lacivert zeminli The signature colors of SeljukThe first examples of the Rumi motif can be seen in the stylized bird and dragon figures of the Uighur Turks in the 8th and 9th centuries. During the Karakhanid period, this motif, which developed in the form of curved branches under the influence of Islam, gradually transformed into a unique style in decorative arts; it has been considered to have both plant and animal origins. Rumi, widely used during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, is an ancient